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New York Knicks at Washington Wizards: preview and win probability

New York Knicks visit Washington Wizards. Knicks are 0-1 and have gone W-L-W-W-L in their last 5, while Wizards are 1-0 and have gone L-L-L-L-W in their last 5.

Our ratings favor Knicks: about 87% to win, with a projected score of New York Knicks 120, Washington Wizards 108. A win for Wizards would count as a real upset. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 7 times in our recent records. Knicks lead 7-0, and the average margin has been 21.6 points in favor of Knicks.

On the injury report, Tristan Vukcevic (WAS), Jamir Watkins (WAS), and AJ Dybantsa (WAS) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Knicks come in with the better recent form (3 wins in their last 5).
  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Wizards.
  • Watch the rotation: 3 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Mar 22: WAS 113, NYK 145
  • Feb 3: NYK 132, WAS 101
  • Nov 3: WAS 102, NYK 119
  • Mar 22: WAS 103, NYK 122
  • Dec 30: NYK 126, WAS 106

Injury report

New York Knicks
  • Jaden Akins Questionable
  • Kevin McCullar Jr. Questionable
  • Tyler Nickel Questionable
Washington Wizards
  • Tristan Vukcevic Out · back Nov 2
  • Jamir Watkins Out · back Apr 2
  • AJ Dybantsa Out · back Oct 24
  • Felix Okpara Questionable · back Oct 23

Win probability

87%
13%
KnicksWizards

Projected score: Knicks 120, Wizards 108

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

NYKWAS
Record0-11-0
Last 5WLWWLLLLLW
Points per game100128
Allowed per game106116
Days of rest––
Rating17161288

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